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Allergic conjunctivitis

A free high-yield preview for the UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test. Below are the key points to recognise allergic conjunctivitis — the full SA Note notes add investigations, management, complications and 10 practice questions.

Key high-yield points

  • Intense bilateral itch - cardinal symptom; key discriminator from infective causes
  • Watery (clear) discharge - not purulent
  • Bilateral redness, chemosis, eyelid swelling
  • Atopic history (hayfever, asthma, eczema) and seasonal/environmental triggers
  • Visual acuity preserved - any visual disturbance requires urgent ophthalmology referral

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